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VN61 BYK

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,086 mi
Last recorded141,086 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 BYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 141,086 miles

o/s number plate light dim

Fail 13 Aug 2025 141,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both top and bottom rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,600 miles

Both rear light units damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2024 130,086 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess modified (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,416 miles

Both rear lamp units damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2023 117,275 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamps rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lamp units damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2022 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED ON TREAD, NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 91,683 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS EXPOSED ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED ON TREAD, NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 82,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and leaking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and leaking (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and leaking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and leaking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,991 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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VN61 BYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN61 BYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN61 BYK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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